TRAFFIC FATALITY | 900 Block of Southern Ave, SE

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in the 900 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast.

The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 7:02 pm, the operator of a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound in the in the 900 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast. At the same time, a pedestrian was crossing the street from east to west, outside of a marked crosswalk. operator of the Volkswagen Jetta struck the victim, then immediately came to a stop and remained on scene. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries, where despite all life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead. 

The decedent has been identified as 47-year-old Barry Taylor, of Oxon Hill, MD. 

Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call police at (202) 727-9099or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.